REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: March 10, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hybrid Meeting (in-person at District Learning Center and online)
PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Barb Polley, Erik Nelson, Christy Nielsen, Hayley Stocker, Ava Haase, Joslyn Bobadilla, Jamie Mack, Cynthia Bertomeu, Colton Bertomeu, Jamie Mack, Kai Froman, Brian Wood, Tiffany Viall, Scott Granger, Kirk Marshlain, Terry Sanders, Erin Morin, Jamie Pancho, Tammy Williams, Brandon Gardner, Kari Gardner, Henley Gardner, Amber Corrigan, Lisa Gleasman, Jody Petersen, Brooke Sanders, Pat Hammersmith, Rudy Valdez, Dave Huewe, Taylor Austin, Evan Reister, Madonna Konshuk Carlton, and Georgia Mashayekh

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There was no public comment on non-agenda items.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – February 24, 2025
• Payables
• Personnel
• Surplus
• 2025-2026 Preschool Calendar
• 2024-2026 Holden Village Calendar

Barb moved and Christy seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda without the approval for 8^th graders participating in HS sports as needed; motion carried.

• Approval for 8th graders to participate in HS Spring Sports as needed

This action item was removed from the consent agenda to have the opportunity for more discussion.

Kim Thorpe opened the discussion about allowing 8^th graders to play up to fill the CHS teams as needed.  This would include tennis, golf, and baseball where CMS does not have any teams. Most of the discussion was about softball, as CMS has a 7^th and 8^th grade softball program. For 8^th graders to practice and play on the high school teams there needs to be Board approval and League approval. Currently there is no approval for 8^th graders to practice or play at the high school level in these sports.

There has been concern about the number of HS softball players who have turned out for the 2024-25 season. As of 3/10 the roster has only 8 eligible athletes, with 12 students on the team.  With this number there may be 5-7 games that may need to be forfeited. Shortage in the number of players at the HS level can affect games and state berth allocations.

Amber Corrigan shared her family’s experience with her 8^th grader playing up to the HS level.
Jamie Mack shared her family’s experience with her 8^th grader playing up the HS level.
Rudy Valdez, CMS Softball Coach and parent of an 8^th grade player, shared his perspective on the value of keeping 8^th graders down on the CMS team.
Brandon Gardner, parent of an 8^th grade player, asked how many HS students came to practice and stated that there are several more practice opportunities for students to qualify.  WIAA states that the school can bring up 8^th graders at anytime during the season to fill in at games so that the team doesn’t have to forfeit. He suggested that there be a meeting of parents, coaches, athletes and the AD for education and communication.
Lisa Gleasman, CMS Volleyball and Basketball Coach, shared several concerns for the students on many levels.  Should this be decided this year, will it be fair to take 8^th graders away from their program in the middle of the season to play up in high school games?
Jamie Pancho, high school principal and administrator in charge of softball, spoke to how moving 8^th graders up to the HS level works and shared there are 20 games in a softball season.

Erik made a motion and Barb seconded to approve the opportunity to move 8^th graders up to HS sports in tennis, baseball, golf, and softball for practice only at this time; motion carried.

REPORTS

• CMS ASB

Jamie Mack introduced herself and CMS ASB representatives, Kai Froman and Colton Bertomeu

They shared a presentation with information about the ABS responsibilities, attendance prizes, assemblies, and activities.  Kai and Colton shared what they enjoy most about being part of the ASB.

CMS Leadership and ASB overlap in many ways and the presentation shared information about what the leadership team does and how it affects the culture at the school. Recently, 45 students had the opportunity to attend a leadership conference in Okanogan.

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation with information on the school vision, guaranteed and viable curriculum, professional learning, Social Studies Adoption for 6-12^th grades, National Board Certified teachers, our February Learning Improvement Day, and Administrative Professional Learning,

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Kirk shared a presentation with information on celebrations of the Public School Employees during Appreciation Week, SPED updates, Community Engagement Board data, and Transition to Kindergarten with updates to the planning process.

Kirk said that he is working on communication with the local early learning providers to talk about LCSD services.

UPDATES

• MOE – Erin Morin

Successful MOE PTO hosted BINGO night with over 100 people in attendance.

Wrapping up WIDA testing

Conference week this week.

Kinder registration on March 26^th with meeting teachers, riding on the bus, playing on the playground.

• CMS – Terry Sanders

No Missing Assignments Day had 80% of CMS students participating in movies, games, and escape rooms to celebrate.

Intercom improvements have been good. Now all classrooms can hear announcements.

Spring conferences started with arena style conferences for 6^th and 7^th grade in the gym. 8^th graders will be in their classrooms with advisory teachers. GEAR UP is offering babysitting in the library.

CMS athletics are just wrapping up and students are involved in the Knowledge Bowl and Science Olympiad.

Monthly Attendance Campaign is going well with kids wanting to come to school.

Catchup Café has reduced single course failures for students.

• CHS – Jamie Pancho

Student-led conferences are going on this week with advisors.

24 new members for the National Honor’s Society were inducted last month.

244 students are on Honor Roll at this time.

Last week the drama club performed the Great Gatsby with it’s largest cast in many years.

The CHS boy’s basketball team competed at the WIAA 1A State Tournament and finished in 6^th

At the FCCLA State competition last week, Amy McElvaney qualified for the National Leadership Conference in Florida this July.

CHS will be hosting several events in March, including: FFA State Floriculture and Nursery on 3/14 & 3/15, CHS CTE Showcase 3/17, NCWMEA Large Group Festival Concert on 3/19, FFA District 7 Leadership Competition on 3/26, and the CHS Winter Sports Awards on 3/26.

• CSI / CDA / Holden Village – Brian Wood

At CSI the EMT class started last week, and student-led conferences are happening this week.

There was a Leave to Learn opportunity to Perry Technical Institute in Yakima last week.

The multi-district application for CDA has been submitted and Brian and Eric are waiting to hear if the district and program qualify.

Holden Village currently has 5 students, with 1 student already committed for next year. Brian visited in February and went cross-country skiing with the students. The students get to work with scientists who visit the village to study wolverines.

• Student Representatives

Hayley shared that the Lake Chelan Health EMS program started for student last week. Classes are held during the weekday on Tuesdays and Thursdays with many full day classes every other Saturday. The course requires 160 hours of classwork (in person and online) + 50 hours of bookwork. Students can take a test for the EMS certification when they are 18 years old and have graduated from high school. Hayley and the other students are very excited about this opportunity.

Joslyn attended the FCCLA State Conference last week with 5 other students. It was a positive learning experience and they all did well.
FFA is busy with several competitions. CHS will host the FFA State Floriculture competition this weekend.

Ava got to do a full day ride along with a local WA Department of Fish and Wildlife game warden. She enjoyed this hands-on opportunity and would like to see more of this for all students.  They would get to see jobs in real time over just a description.

• Legislative Updates – Stephanie Fuller

Stephanie shared that many of the bills are still being worked on, and this will be a long session in Olympia.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

It is PSE appreciation week this week with lots of treats and gifts for the paraeducators, administrative assistants, student nutrition staff, transportation staff, maintenance, custodians, and IT technicians. Thank you to these hardworking employees who support our schools.

• Updates

Brad shared updates in the Bond planning process and upcoming school events at all the schools.  These next few weeks are a busy time for conferences, CTE competitions, CTE Showcase, music events, and sports.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Review of BP 1820 & Procedure – Board Self-Assessment
• BP 6220 & Procedure – Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements – 2nd Read

The Board decided to review these policies again at the next meeting. Erik had some questions about the BP 6220 Procedures.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and/or review the performance of a public employee with no action to be taken. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the board to the executive session at 8:06 pm for approximately 15 minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 8:21 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                                      Brad Wilson, Superintendent